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A muted year for fundraising: Story of the YearPrivate equity had a quiet ride in 2024, with longer fundraising timelines hampering activity.
KKR’s Bae: ‘Our best returns are in Japanese PE'Japan is the firm’s second-largest destination for PE deployment, co-chief Joseph Bae told delegates at the HKMA’s 2024 Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit.
KKR sees more 'wood to chop' after nearly trebling wealth platformThe firm saw 'real strength' in its private equity and infrastructure wealth products over the past year, head of investor relations Craig Larson said on its Q3 earnings call.
KKR targets Japan and Europe as next steps for private wealth businessThe private equity giant is ‘very excited about Japan’ while seeking to boost its wealth presence in Europe.
KKR fundraising supercycle now ‘well underway’The firm is targeting more than $300bn of new capital across strategies over the next two years, including its 14th North America flagship, debut US mid-market vehicle and latest global infra offering.
Impact and energy transition boost inflows for 2024 PEI 300's fundraisersClimate-themed opportunities are taking up a large share of institutional capital.
Private wealth fuels PE fundraising in 2024 PEI 300 rankingPEI300's top-ranking GPs have been launching specialised products designed to attract private wealth capital.
KKR: Secondaries is not a ‘need to have’ strategy for the firmThe alternatives giant doesn't want to enter the sub-sector if it can't be a top-three player, according to chief financial officer Rob Lewin.
Private equity and healthcare: a bitter pill to swallow?Is the growth of private equity investment in US healthcare perpetuating health inequity?
KKR eyes more than $300bn of fresh capital through 2026The buyout firm is on a path to reach $1trn in total assets in the next five years.